Brown Butter Honey Cornbread (Print Version)

Golden cornbread with brown butter and honey for nutty flavor. Soft texture and perfect sweetness.

# Ingredient List:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 cup honey
04 - 3 large eggs
05 - 1 1/4 cups whole milk
06 - 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
07 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

# Steps:

01 - Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat, swirling frequently until it foams and develops a nutty aroma with golden brown specks, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
02 - Whisk sugar, honey, and eggs together in a large mixing bowl until well incorporated and pale. Gradually blend in the cooled brown butter, then mix in the milk until smooth.
03 - In a separate bowl, stir together yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt using a whisk to evenly distribute.
04 - Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined and no streaks remain. Avoid overmixing for tender texture.
05 - Pour batter into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and smooth the top. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 28–32 minutes, until golden on top and a toothpick inserted in the center emerges mostly clean.
06 - Let rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then slice and serve warm with additional honey if desired.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • Uses easy to find pantry staples
  • No mixer required with a ten minute prep
  • Buttery edges and tender crumb every single time
  • A mood-lifter in cold weather but just as great for picnics
02 -
  • High in satisfying whole grains
  • Keeps beautifully for two days at room temperature
  • A sweet and savory side that even picky eaters request
03 -
  • Watch your butter closely Do not step away once it starts foaming Milk solids toast in seconds and that golden brown color brings all the flavor
  • Under mixing is your friend for melt-in-the-mouth cornbread Stop stirring as soon as the batter comes together
  • For perfect slices wait until the loaf is almost fully cool A warm knife helps prevent crumbling

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